The Startup Ecosystem of Cluj-Napoca
Home to 15% of Romania’s startups, Cluj-Napoca has a vibrant startup ecosystem that is ranked 350 in the world.
CITY RANKING
While Cluj-Napoca decreased by 20 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in Romania remained stable at 2 nationally since 2022.
National Ranking
In Romania
Regional Ranking
In Eastern Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Cluj-Napoca
Global Rank
Cluj-Napoca is ranked within the top 400 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Cluj-Napoca’s startups excel particularly in Marketing & Sales where it ranks 192 and in Fintech, and Software and Data. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Romania - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 110th - 2 | 6.426 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 350th - 20 | 1.003 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 606th - 64 | 0.348 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th + 1 | 620th + 138 | 0.336 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th - 1 | 738th - 23 | 0.235 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th 0 | 790th + 63 | 0.201 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th 0 | 977th new | 0.120 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Cluj-Napoca
Startups
Successful Marketing & Sales startups in Cluj-Napoca
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 17 startups for Marketing & Sales.
The Fintech industry in Cluj-Napoca is ranked 210 globally. There are 6 startups for Fintech on our sample database and map.
Software and Data is ranked 261st in the world. Our database contains 3 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Cluj-Napoca's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Cluj-Napoca there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Marketing & Sales, Fintech, Software and Data. These three industries represent about 79% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Cluj-Napoca.
2nd
National Rank
24th
Regional Rank
Overview
Cluj-Napoca is Romania's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 24th in Eastern Europe. With a population of 0.5M - 1M people, Cluj-Napoca is ranked 350th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including TeleportHQ.
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Startup Infrastructure in Cluj-Napoca
Accelerators
LUMO labs
Coworking Spaces
ClujHUB
Organizations
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